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available

"Available" is a very common and useful adjective in English. It has two main senses — one about things you can access or obtain, and one about people being free and ready. You'll encounter it constantly in everyday life, work, and travel.

1adjectiveready to use or obtain

When something is available, it exists and you can get it, use it, or access it. Think of it as the opposite of 'out of reach' or 'sold out'. If a product is on the shelf and you can buy it, it is available.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

The new phone model is now available in all stores.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The report is available on the company's website.

2adjectivefree and able to meet or help

When a person is available, they are not busy and can talk to you, meet you, or help you. If your doctor is available, it means they have time to see you. If someone is not available, they are busy or away.

everyday language, business · Modern, widely used

Is the manager available for a quick meeting this afternoon?

I am available on Monday and Wednesday if you want to call.

The doctor is not available right now — she is with another patient.

3adjectivefigurativenot in a relationship (informal)

In social contexts, people sometimes use 'available' to mean that a person is single and open to a romantic relationship. It is a polite and indirect way of asking or saying someone is not taken.

everyday language, social situations · Modern, widely used · figurative

My friends kept asking if I was available after my breakup.

He is handsome, funny, and apparently available!

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